Is stealing haram?

Haram Money & business Quran · 1

Short answer

Yes. Allah ordered the punishment for theft in the Quran (5:38), which shows that it is a serious sin. Taking another person's property wrongfully in any way is forbidden.

Evidence

Quran

وَٱلسَّارِقُ وَٱلسَّارِقَةُ فَٱقْطَعُوٓا۟ أَيْدِيَهُمَا جَزَآءًۢ بِمَا كَسَبَا نَكَٰلًۭا مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌۭ ﴿٣٨﴾

As for the thief, both male and female, cut off their hands. It is the reward of their own deeds, an exemplary punishment from Allah. Allah is Mighty, Wise.

This is general information, not a fatwa. For your own situation, ask a qualified scholar.